Date:         Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:41:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Organization: The Cobalt Group
Subject:      Re: vanagon  tools
Comments: To: dawn <dmoroughan@ATOMIC.NET>
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There are two techniques for removing the pilot bearing:

1.  Find a socket that just fits into the bearing and put it on a short
extension.  Pack the bearing cavity and the socket with the heaviest
grease you can find, then tap the socket into the cavity.  The bearing
should be forced out since the grease has no place to go but behind the
bearing edge and force it out.  This will only work with with a very
good fit for the socket.

2.  Buy a slide hammer at your favorite tool supplier and install a big
nail bent at the end into a hook that will fit behind the bearing and
"slide hammer" it out.  This is the method I use.

Check the bearing by feeling it for ridges, if none leave it in!  They
will last a long time with just a little lube when installed.


Stuart MacMillan
Manager, Case Program
800-909-8244 ext. 8208

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